Jim Ruddy - Ivoclar Vivadent Technical Product Specialist – Australia

Jim Ruddy has over 15 years experience in the field of dental ceramics both lecturing and teaching across Australia, New Zealand and Europe.

Jim was a trainer for three years in Germany and as part of his on-going professional development he is certified every six months though the Ivoclar Vivadent ‘Train The Trainer’ (TTT) programme in Schaan, Liechtenstein.

Jim works closely with ceramists and consults with some of Australia’s leading practitioners regarding materials and techniques.

Course Description

The IPS e.max all-ceramic system comprises highly aesthetic and highstrength materials for both the Press and CAD/CAM technique.

The compatible and versatile IPS e.max Ceram glass-ceramic is the common denominator of the system.

It has a single, consistent layering scheme as well as predictable shade results which allow you to offer your dentists and patients highly personalised and natural looking restorations, even for complex cases independent of the framework material.

The potential and versatility of the entire IPS e.max all-ceramic system will be addressed in theory. The application of the various material specific techniques and the indication ranges will be discussed in detail.

Syllabus

Theoretical introduction to the IPS e.max system – with an overview of the Ingots and Indications
Veneering of partially reduced crown using IPS e.max Ceram
Characterise, stain and glaze a monolithic restoration
Translucency - which ingot and why?
Finishing, surface texturing, characterising and glazing of all restorations
Clinical overview of the IPS e.max system

Objectives

Understand how to use one layering ceramic over various all-ceramic framework designs

Who should attend

Dental technicians interested in layering and finishing techniques for all-ceramic restorations. Prerequisite: Attendees should have completed an introductory Ivoclar Vivadent Press / CAD technology workshop.

What to bring

Participants are required to bring their working instruments (ceramic brushes), rotary grinding instruments and eye loupes to the workshop.

**This course is also available upon request in locations throughout Australia and New Zealand, subject to availability and a minimum number of participants**